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title: "Zero Emissions Delivery (ZED) Service for the London Borough of Waltham Forest"
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# Zero Emissions Delivery (ZED) Service for the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9681ffb-1502-47c9-8e49-abc26305b269

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Zero Emissions Delivery (ZED) Service." This initiative aims to enhance local delivery services using eco-friendly cargo solutions within the borough, specifically targeting the parcel delivery sector. The tender is at the active planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd November 2020. The contract is expected to begin on 1st April 2021 for a period of three years, with the potential for two one-year extensions. The total contract value is estimated at £1.6 million and follows an open procedure under the Concessions Contract Regulations 2016.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses focused on sustainable logistics, particularly those that operate cargo bikes, trikes, and electric vehicles. Companies well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute to the delivery of eco-friendly services. Engaging in this contract is an excellent way for these businesses to expand their market presence while supporting the green initiatives of the Waltham Forest council.

## Notice

Waltham Forest was the first Council in the UK to facilitate the introduction of a zero emissions delivery service in its borough: ZED Waltham Forest. This service targets local businesses and first and last mile deliveries utilising cargo bikes, trikes, and electric vehicles to courier goods within the borough and beyond. The Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to build upon on the success of the current multi-disciplinary delivery service that serves both the business to customer and business to business market, to expand the service delivery offer and increase the area that it currently operates in. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with the option to extend for two consecutive periods of 12 months. Contract start date 1st April 2021. The Authority is conducting this procurement under the Concessions Contract Regulations 2016, using the open procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ca981a-7cae-43d1-9f5a-ddc7d46c5983 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2020 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ca981a-7cae-43d1-9f5a-ddc7d46c5983

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ca981a-7cae-43d1-9f5a-ddc7d46c5983
  1st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=42f0fc2f-10dd-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.londontenders.org

## Provenance

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